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Prime Minister Theresa May is set to chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency committee Cobra to respond to the attack.

She said: “We are working to establish the full details of what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack.

“All our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected.”

Extra police presence at stations

Train passengers may notice extra police around “key railway stations” around the country.

British Transport Police assistant chief constable Robin Smith said: “As the public would expect in response to an incident such as this, extra BTP officers will be on patrol at key railway stations as well as on trains around the country.

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“Until known otherwise, police are treating this as a terrorist incident. Incidents such as this will undoubtedly shock the nation, however, it is essential we stand together in unity against those who try to disrupt our lives.”